L-2-Amino-5-phenyl-pentanoic acid

• CAT Number: R038876
• CAS Number: 62777-25-7
• Molecular Formula: C11H15NO2
• Molecular Weight: 193.246
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-5-phenylpentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H15NO2/c12-10(11(13)14)8-4-7-9-5-2-1-3-6-9/h1-3,5-6,10H,4,7-8,12H2,(H,13,14)/t10-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: XOQZTHUXZWQXOK-JTQLQIEISA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCCC(C(=O)O)N

L-2-Amino-5-phenyl-pentanoic acid, also known as L-homophenylalanine, is a non-proteinogenic amino acid with a phenyl group attached to the fifth carbon of the pentanoic acid chain. This compound is valuable in the field of medicinal chemistry as it serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of peptides and pharmaceutical compounds. Its extended structure compared to L-phenylalanine allows for unique steric and electronic properties, often influencing the biological activity of peptides where it is incorporated. L-2-Amino-5-phenyl-pentanoic acid is used in the development of drug candidates, particularly in modulating enzyme activity and receptor interactions.